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Purchasing Administrator

Reed
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8QW

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for a Purchasing Administrator on a 3-month contract in Tewkesbury with a hybrid working model.
  • The hourly rate for this role is £12.28, and while prior purchasing experience is not required, good IT skills are essential.
  • Candidates should possess a methodical approach to work and ideally have previous administrative experience.
  • Key responsibilities include processing orders, placing purchase orders with suppliers, and handling general administrative duties to support the purchasing department.
  • This role requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Job Type: 3-month contract
  • Location: Tewkesbury, hybrid
  • Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm / 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break
  • Hourly rate: 12.28

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join a national company as a Purchasing Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop or enhance their administration skills within a purchasing department. While prior purchasing experience is not required, good IT skills and a methodical approach to work are essential.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Process orders from operations promptly to meet project timelines.
  • Accurately place purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring clear identification of goods receipt locations.
  • Conduct virtual picking/shipping of products and service stock to engineers from outsourced stock locations.
  • Execute ‘call-off’ purchase orders with suppliers as necessary.
  • Handle order acknowledgements and expedite purchase orders with suppliers, updating the business system accordingly.
  • Manage supplier returns and complete internal documentation.
  • Perform general administrative duties to support the purchasing department.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Good IT skills and proficiency in using business systems.
  • A process-driven and methodical approach to managing workloads.
  • Previous administrative experience is beneficial.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working model - 2 days at home per week
  • Onsite parking available.
  • Access to perks at work.
  • Onsite café for convenience and socialising.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.